Welcome to Atlanta's Diwali Celebration
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir invites you, your friends and family to celebrate the Festival of Lights with us this season!
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated by members of the Hindu, Sikh, and Jain faiths. Diwali is a multi day festival and the celebrations and festivities span multiple days before and after the official date of Diwali. It is a time of renewal and signifies the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance within. Activities include the festival of lights and the lighting of flame lamps, a grand annakut or food display offered to God, people from all walks of life praying and celebrating together, and a Diwali Light and Sound show enjoyed by people of all ages that truly brings the entire community together.
Welcome!
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir invites you, your friends and family to celebrate the Festival of Lights with us this season!
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is the most widely celebrated Indian festival. Diwali signifies the victory of good over evil and is not only a Hindu festival as it is celebrated by all Indians.
Friday, November 10, 2023
A celebration of fortune, prosperity and values
A family celebration at home where families offer prayers to Shri Laxmiji.
View the auspicious pujan timings on the document linked here and below
Morning | 7:05 AM - 11:02 AM
Afternoon | 12:21 PM - 1:40 PM
Evening | 9:00 PM - 10:41 PMlinked here
Saturday, November 11, 2023
A celebration of knowledge and freedom from fear
On the day of Kali Chaudas, devotees pray and ofter pujan to Hanumanji to remove inauspiciousness and shield us from negative thoughts and actions.
If you would like to participate in singing shlokas on this day, please register on the 'Diwali Event Registration'
9:00 AM onwards | Hanuman Pujan
5:00 PM | Light & Sound Show Every 30 Minutes
3:00 PM | Shayona Food Court Opens
**All times are subject to change
Sunday, November 12, 2023
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a time to be with family, celebrate the upcoming new year, and understand the true significance of Diwali. This Diwali, join us on the day itself for fun and activities suitable for the entire family.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Chopda & Vidhya Pujan
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Family Activities & Kids Zone
6:30 PM | Maha Arti & Fireworks Show
11:00 AM | Shayona Food Court Opens
**All times are subject to change
Monday, November 13, 2023
A celebration of new beginnings
Come experience Annakut, a joyful festival where we celebrate gratitude by offering a mountain of vegetarian food to God.
7:00 AM | New Year Arti
1:00 PM | Annakut Darshan
8:00 PM | Darshan Closes
11:00 AM | Shayona Food Court Opens
**All times are subject to change